Actress

No, I don't have a plan. Whatever happens happens. There's never a plan.

My sister and I had a tough childhood, but my mom always said that travelling is the most beautiful thing you can do in your life. She always showed us the globe and gifted me an atlas.

I am not into marriage. You look at all the marriages breaking down and all the people cheating on their marriages, and you become cynical. Marriage is nothing but a label.

When you are sick, you are sick. Period.

I shake hands on the first date.

Even though my parents separated, my mother was in love with my father and never re-married.

If I can still have Hollywood and a piece of Bollywood, I will take it.

One day, I will tell my story... where I came from and where I am now and how I remained positive.

I've never been a movie buff. If I did go to a theatre to watch a film, half the time, I would fall asleep.

It took me just three months to pick up Hindi. I guess I'm a fast learner when it comes to languages.

I am an independent, educated woman, I make my own money, take care of my mom, and I am single, so I can do whatever I want, taking no one's permission, and that is the best part.

I read about human psychology, practise balance, and accept that everything and everyone in our lives is transient. One day, people will criticise you, and the next day, they will praise you.

I don't think anyone could play me. It would have to be me.

I sometimes wonder if I pushed myself to get out there and meet people I'd get more work.

I don't consider myself as a glamour diva. If you get to know me, you will see that I am so dorky and weird.

You learn to be comfortable with your body. It's fine and not a big deal.

I have this board in my house that lists out all the things that I love about myself. It's a board of affirmations, and it serves me well.

I am not saying one is better than the other. I enjoy both. But Hollywood is far more organised than Bollywood.

I think that, occasionally, fame and popularity can garner more attention for individuals or films. But as a person who believes in my craft, I like the romantic notion that skill and hard work is more important than notoriety.

I don't have to be a size zero anymore. But I still want to feel and look good.